Apple Arcade Adds Classic Games

Daily Tech News Update: April 2, 2021

Recent developments include the addition of classic games to Apple Arcade, a significant outage experienced by Microsoft, and Coinbase’s impending public offering. This summarizes the key events in today’s tech landscape.

Apple Arcade Expands Game Library

Apple is broadening the scope of its Apple Arcade subscription service. Previously focused on exclusive releases, the platform now incorporates two new categories: App Store Greats and Timeless Classics.

App Store Greats features well-known iPhone games like Monument Valley+, Fruit Ninja Classic+, Cut the Rope Remastered, and Badland+. Timeless Classics offers traditional board and puzzle games, including Backgammon+ and Chess Play and Learn+.

These additions aren’t simply re-packaging existing free-to-play titles. The Arcade versions are entirely ad-free and lack in-app purchases. Subscribers pay a flat monthly fee of $4.99. Furthermore, some of these games were previously unavailable due to compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and hardware.

Tech Industry News

Microsoft faced a substantial outage, impacting numerous sites and services. The disruption lasted for several hours during the U.S. west coast workday before being resolved.

Startups and Funding

Coinbase has announced its plans for a direct listing on April 14th. A financial update will be provided on April 6th, and the company will trade under the ticker symbol “COIN.”

Uruguayan payments startup dLocal has seen its valuation increase fourfold to $5 billion following a $150 million funding round. This represents a rapid growth in valuation for the five-year-old company.

Backflip is offering a streamlined service for selling used electronics. They provide cash on delivery for items ranging from iPhones to Game Boys.

Analysis and Insights

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The RPA (Robotic Process Automation) market is experiencing significant growth. This surge is fueled by investor interest and vendor activity, driven by the pandemic-induced need for digital transformation.

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